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Alice smirked and said, "What if we electrify it? Would he still dare to come and tear it apart?"

The woman's smile froze for a moment, and she awkwardly asked, "You're going to electrify it? Electricity is expensive, and it's not worth it."

Alexander chimed in, "We've rented the courtyard, and a little electricity cost won't hurt. Safety is the top priority, preventing someone from eyeing our stuff. All sorts of ghosts and gods might show up."

The onlookers fell silent and, to verify if they would really electrify the wires, stood there watching until they finished.

Alice switched on the power, and soon electric currents shimmered on the wires, emitting a sizzling sound that sent shivers down the spine.

The onlookers took a step back, exchanging glances with each other.

Alice lightly explained, "This is to guard against malicious people. Besides, our family prefers tranquility and dislikes disturbances. You all saw it today; don't blame us for not warning you in the future."She didn't care if her words were offensive; it was better to be clear now than to have conflicts later.

The Allen family finished securing their house and left without talking much to the neighbors who disapproved of their actions.

Many people didn't like their behavior, but since they didn't cause any trouble, there was no reason to scold them.

Florence, the daughter-in-law, stood in the crowd, feeling somewhat disappointed. It seemed that many tricks were no longer effective.

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In the evening, Alice wandered around K Base.Newcomers would receive a map of the base, so getting lost wasn't a concern.Alice happened to pass by the office building and stopped in front of the bulletin board for a while.

At that moment, a group of people marched from a distance, pushing several broken-down cars. Each of them was drenched in sweat.When those people approached, Alice realized it was Fletcher and his group.

No wonder it took them two days to catch up; turns out, their cars broke down.Fletcher didn't notice Alice; he was exhausted from the effort of pushing the cart. In gratitude for the person who helped him with the cart, he took out two bags of toast and handed two slices to each person. No one complained and happily took the bread, walking away content.

Cornelia's heart was bleeding; that was one of their few remaining sources of food, and it was all given away. They approached the exchange hall, ready to redeem some points.

Alice left on her own without saying goodbye. Cornelia only noticed her then, but she didn't dare to call out to Alice; the scenes from that day were still vivid in her memory. Leaving the office building, Alice strolled around the nearby commercial street.

It had to be said that the K base was well-built. In the midst of the apocalypse, many people wore smiles on their faces. It wasn't a forced smile; you could see satisfaction on their faces. Without the pre-apocalyptic comparison and competition, almost everyone earned points through labor, exchanged them for food, and felt less exhausted internally.

Alice walked to a hill and saw many people building something not far away. The K base was surrounded by the sea on three sides; many people rowed out to fish. If they couldn't finish the catch, they could exchange it for points. She remembered that dried fish was more valuable than live fish.

It was said that because of the current environment, dried fish could last longer. No one knew when the fish in the sea would be depleted, and by then, the base could still sell the collected dried fish. Due to the high points, many people preferred to process the fish into dried fish. Some stored it for future use.

Alice watched them go out to sea in their boats, and she also wanted to explore the deeper parts of the ocean. Just then, a fishing boat arrived at the harbor, and cheers erupted from the crowd; it seemed they had a good harvest. Thinking about the tsunami a few years later, Alice sighed. It seemed living here for an extended period was impossible.

Suddenly, footsteps approached from behind her, and Alice instinctively turned her head to look."Ignatius?"

"Base Commander," Alice greeted.

Ignatius hadn't expected to meet her here. He smiled and asked, "Are you still comfortable living here?""It's quite good," she replied. She was naturally adaptable, having lived in the wilderness and now in such a nice courtyard. "What are they gradually doing over there?" Alice pointed to the busy workers.

Ignatius followed her gaze and explained, "I heard there was an earthquake near M city not long ago. Though it's quite far away, there's still concern about triggering a tsunami or something. Natural disasters are unpredictable; they are reinforcing the levee over there."

Alice chuckled at his words, "Well, it's good to be prepared. Better safe than sorry."Taking precautions while the tsunami hasn't arrived yet is a wise move.

"Base Commander, can their fishing boats be rented?" Alice was still thinking about going out to sea. She had boats in her inventory, but she couldn't conjure them out of thin air. Renting one would be ideal.

Ignatius immediately understood her meaning, "Are you planning to go fishing too?"He glanced at Alice and said with a smile, "With those skinny arms and legs of yours, I'm afraid it might not be suitable for you. Some factories in the base are hiring; maybe you should consider working there. It's 80 points a month."

Alice shook her head, "I've lived in a city without the sea. I've never experienced fishing, so I want to give it a try. If it doesn't work out, I can always give up later."

Ignatius laughed, "I'm not trying to stop you, but apart from that, you might not know that there are now people turning to piracy, and it's very dangerous. Those who go out to fish these days don't dare to go too far. If you want to venture into deep waters, you need a team of dozens of people and some weapons."

Fishing is not as simple as it seems; otherwise, why wouldn't people in the base go for it?The level of danger is unimaginable. Ignatius continued to persuade, "Three days ago, a ship was attacked by pirates. It almost sank, and only three people managed to escape with their lives."

The base's guards are strong in combat, so pirates don't dare to act recklessly. However, in the open sea, they might not fare as well, leading to a standoff.

"The pirates' ships and weapons are more formidable than ours, and we can't eliminate them. If you really want to go out to sea, you should think twice. Many people find it too risky and prefer to find a job within the base."